Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A

By Olivier Papon

Here is my very last build: the awesome Tamyia Corsair.

As usual, no surprises, it's Tamyia top quality. Good thing is that they stopped those weird/crappy options like the retractable landing gear of the zero, the micro magnet for the engine panels like on the Spitfire and the P-51. Here you got to choose and stick to the option right from the start which is a good thing because it ends up as a solid built. This is a kit, not a toy.

I had to build it with the wing folded due to its size. It had to fit in the display stand alongside with the Zero so no choice.

I used Humbrol enamels, hand-brush as usual.

Hu 34 below, Hu 144 underwing and Hu 77 for the upper parts. Then weathering with Hu-144 + a bit of white and for the upper parts I mixed the Hu77 with a mix of white and Hu128. Then a black juice and also a bit of brown/muddy juice on the wheels and the white surfaces.

I use some fishing thread for the antennas. I found an interesting website that details the different type of wire antennas for the Corsair.

Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A

By Olivier Papon

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